We’ve received a lot of questions asking us about what camera bag Kai uses, so in this video he shows us why he chooses Billingham …
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We’ve received a lot of questions asking us about what camera bag Kai uses, so in this video he shows us why he chooses Billingham …
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Trying to look tough with a bag slung over your shoulder. Not easy is it? LOL
Man purse
Love your videos, always crack me up! and informative
You guys should do more of these bag reviews!
can someone tell me, could you fit a iPad Air in the smallest one? or the medium sized one
Any bag brands or bags that are similar in size and appearance as the Hadley Small? I really would love a bag like this but the price is really steep for me, as I don't have any super expensive cameras to put in the bag, just average priced ones. Thanks.
Ahhhh…. So this is what I need to get next to complete my Leica setup : P
Dangle a pair of dingy underpants from one of the pockets to keep thieves from noticing the expensive bag that might have something valuable inside.
I worked and managed a couple of camera shops for nearly 27 years and used to sell Billingham camera bags for a number of those years. Not big sellers for several reasons.
1- They were expensive.
2- They weighed a ton compared to brands like Tamrac, or to a lesser degree, Lowe Pro.
3- Design-wise for their size they didn't hold as much, nor were they as customizable, something I consider one of the most important criteria when choosing a bag.
Of course, for the best bang-for-the-buck, super stealthy and (hopefully) theft proof there's nothing like a good old diaper bag to carry your expensive camera gear around in. Your only fear is coming across someone who needs a baby diaper desperately, and you could always carry one or two around with you just for that. Diapers are also nice to blot up a spill or dry your camera if it gets wet.
Name of the song in the end? I'm pretty sure it's not Darude – Sandstorm.
Im not British. Or a photographer. But my last name is Billingham and I live in the Sonoran Desert Valley. To hear a real Englishman say Billingham over and over again is like butter… SO smooth and nice and different…
It sais Billingham camera bag REIVEW instead of review
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Anyone stumbled upon something that looks like the hadley digital at a lower cost?
i love this old video…
its not called a man handbag its called a manbag
I've used single strap bags for years, but a couple years ago I switched to a mid-sized backpack style as I found single strap styles were causing me to gain a limp when I walk. Single strap was very stylish, but not practical for me. Anyways, no more limp thankfully now, and the camera bag I picked is a hybrid system, with room for a m43 camera and two additional m43 lenses, plus a big top pocket for anything — shoes, gym clothes, drinks/food, small notebook, or nothing at all. I take my camera bag with me everywhere; work, gym, business trips, etc, so that extra spare space is essential.
For those who dismiss the small size and reduced weight difference of mirrorless systems, particularly m43, you need to consider that truly every centimeter and gram matters. Images are bright, sharp, and bokeh is present for portraits or macro on even compact m43 lenses, such as the f/1.8 olympus line. I carry a single spare battery, but its there just for backup — unlike a Sony AR7ii, the Olympus m43s offer twice the battery life, which means even less weight and space overall. It is all together still too heavy for a single strap bag though, so here is hoping something better than m43 comes out eventually.
Since I don't see something better than m43 coming out anytime soon, I'm still looking for yet an even better camera bag; something prettier ideally. What I am using now doesn't look too much like a camera bag at least, but it's far from a fashion accessory. I do strongly recommend my current bag to other m43 shooters though looking for something comfortable. It is too small for DSLR uses though and it offers no quick-access feature, but neither of those are issues to me.
Lowepro Photo Hatchback 16L AW
how do you compare the Billingham bag and the National Geographic bags?
they cost 250 to infinity
these are so expensive.
TARDIS of a Bag ? Way too funny !
I've wanted a Billingham bag since this video came out and I was finally able to purchase a Hadley Large recently. Even though it is a bit pricey , Kai was absolutely right about everything in this video. It's solid and very high quality, i've been through storms with this and all my stuff was dry. Absolutely no regrets about it, best purchase i've ever made.
I thought it was turning into a porno! Do know even why 😅
8:17 "wth am i doing !?!?!"
:))
I like the digital best because of the size but wish it had the more discreet black color of the small.
I like it when Kai reviews man purses
"…you can take it to work, and no one will think 'Ugh, that's a camera bag'."
What they will actually think: "Oh, look at that cute man purse."
😀
Just kidding, it looks like a camera bag (which might not be a good thing for theft though).
For a similar bag that costs 1/5 of the price (although not as good), check out the Douguyan messenger bag (no affiliate link):
http://www.amazon.com/Douguyan-Unisex-Messenger-Fashionable-Backpack/dp/B010AP3VA0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1463510846&sr=8-1&keywords=DouGuYan+Messenger
Leather straps are for the 1800s.
ugly bag and it will be more ugly after 6 month of use
Tardis of a bag 😀
Even 6 yrs later it's awesome! †hank you
An old friend told me that I hava a "man bag" and I said No, it's a camera bag. He said, " It's a fucking man bag" so I said, "Its a very high quality Billingham Hadley Small bag for my Oly OMD camera". He said, " Its a fucking man bag" (he curses a lot). I said, "OK, but I keep my camera and lenses in it and also my wallet and some other stuff". He said, "Its a fucking man bag and men don't need bags". This hurt my feelings somewhat so I tried carrying my camera round my neck and my kit lens in my pocket which looked as if I have a permanent erection. This attracted women (and sometimes homos, whom I ignorred) and caused objections from and embarrassment for my wife. So, I shall continue to use my most excelent and totally over priced (but worth every penny) Billingham bag. Nice review by the way.
SUPERMODEL WORK IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
a man hand-bag! have we not gone past this yet,please to be used as a camera bag only,the 225 is a grate size i think,a mid size 335.
10 minutes to say..these are good bags.
Ive just bought the Hadley digital to put my G7 in and a 2nd lens
You English is fantastic
I love it
I'd be willing to buy a Billingham if it didn't look like a Chinese knockoff of a woman's Gucci purse
They are Bulky, and Expensive how expensive? I can buy 2 DOMKE F2 bags than that one large Billingham bag. This bag saids MUG ME, it is not padded…
Yes it is a Man Purse, I wonder what he has inside?
I have seen copies of these bags, much. Cheaper too. Oh well life goes one.
which one would be the best fit for a Nikon d3400 and a 50-300mm lens thanks for a great video
Do you think the hadley digital bag will fit a Fuji x100f and Fuji xt20 with f2/50mm wr lens attached and extra f2/35mm f2 wr lens?
classic
Nice bag, but far too expensive. Also attracts too much attention, especially when travelling – theft target.
I much prefer to use an old beat up knapsack. Yes, not the ideal layout for the equipment, but certainly big enough, most importantly, being low key.
Not much room, padding?? It is mostly a muggers bag, when they see you with this bagel stand by for muggers, and it is Fucking EXPENSIVE! And nothing Ike a Domke bag, it is not weather proof, quite not much waterproof INSIDE, bulky very Bulky, and the strap hard to adjust, plus you have to clean it well. And inside very tight. Sorry not my bag, this bag is for the Snob Photographer that just Brush out the SONY or the Panasonic that he tried his best to download the images onto his MAC, but the software is only for Windows-no one told him when he bought the bag along with the camera 10 years ago, as it is not my bag, Hey get one of those ONA bags, and spend how much????? $$$$$$$ in which they are made in China. Crumpler bags No Way no Padding, either Domke or Think Tank bags.
Nice…
From 7:10, you go full blast… Hahaha